Ulcerative Colitis

The Colon

Ulcerative Colitis

The Colon

Description

Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects a person’s colon. The immune system attacks the colon walls, causing ulcers. Many symptoms include cramps, frequent bowel movements, bloody stool, and stomach pain.

Causes

Although there isn't a definite cause for UC, there are a lot of factors that play into the disease. One of the most common ones being a bacterial infection in the colon or stomach. The immune system fights off the bacteria (as it should), but then it doesn't "shut off" once it's out of the system. Other causes are allergies, environmental toxins, an inflammatory diet, genetics, and stress.